Recent questions tagged rome

Description : Why do Roman statues have blank eyes?

Last Answer : There were plenty of examples of such statues complete with eyes painted in or even inlaid with glass marbles, jewels or even carved eyeballs. It’s easy to understand how with time the jewels, glass or paint might disappear. Many of the statues with eyes look truly spooky. Google some for fun.

Description : Does the mafia predate Christianity?

Last Answer : I could tell you but I’d have to make you sleep with the fishes.

Description : If you are in Rome for a few days, can you easily do a day trip to Florence?

Last Answer : answer:I was in Florence for about eight days and Rome was just too far-about 200 miles-and we just weren't that interested in Rome. Eight days wasn't even enough for me in Florence. winning a business ... a week I would definitely find a way to visit Florence. It they are art lovers it is a must.

Description : What's a good book about the fall of the Roman Empire?

Last Answer : The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire is sorta the classic book on the subject. But it’s 6 volumes.

Description : Is the U.S. following in the footsteps of Rome's collapse? Explain Your Reasoning In Detail.

Last Answer : Definately. If history teaches us nothing else it is that great nations eventually fall.

Description : What ultimately caused the Roman Republic to collapse and give rise to the Empire?

Last Answer : The Jews.

Description : Where does the Pope live?

Last Answer : The Vatican